2G scam: SC asks govt to file affidavit on PM's silence

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to file an affidavit on Prime Minister's silence on Janata Party president Subramaniam Swamy's petition seeking sanction to prosecute former telecom minister A Raja in the 2G spectrum scam case. The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file the affidavit by Saturday and fixed the hearing on Tuesday. The apex court asked the officer designated on behalf of the PMO to file the affidavit giving all details on its communication with the petitioner Dr. Swamy pertaining to the issue of sanction against the then telecommunication minister, A. Raja.